Dallas International Toy Import Show
In 1992, DMC was selected by Toys "R" Us to host its annual import toy buy, formerly held in Hong Kong. The success of that show led to the creation of the Dallas International Toy Import Show (D.I.T.I.S.) in 1995. Unlike traditional trade shows, the D.I.T.I.S. program is designed to serve a targeted micro-retail audience. D.I.T.I.S. now includes major toy merchants such as Caldor, Bradlees, JCPenney, Target, Toys "R" Us, Sears, Spiegel, Inc., and Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). Retailers attending D.I.T.I.S. account for 80% of the annual wholesale toy sales in the United
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The D.I.T.I.S. program allows domestic companies to work with foreign producers to develop unique products at a low cost. Bypassing extended stays in Hong Kong allows retailers to reduce travel costs and requirements of sourcing internationally-produced products. D.I.T.I.S. creates an efficient buying atmosphere where retailers can accomplish in days what previously took weeks.
DMC Facts :
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The world's largest wholesale merchandise mart, the Dallas Market Center conducts 50 markets annually, attended by more than 130,000 retail buyers. Founded in 1957 by real estate developer Trammell Crow, the Dallas Market Center was the first permanent facility to unite regional wholesalers under one roof. Today, the mart attracts specialty and department-store buyers from all 50 states and 84 countries.
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Exhibit Locations:
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World Trade Center, 2050 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207, United States |
Exhibit Organizer :
| The Dallas Market Center |
Directions to the Dallas Market Center:
Dallas Market Center is located on I-35/Stemmons Freeway at Market Center Boulevard, North of downtown Dallas. For the easiest access to the complex, take the Motor Street exit for the International Apparel Mart and Menswear Mart, take the Market Center Boulevard exit for the World Trade Center, Trade Mart, and Market Hall, take the Oaklawn exit for the International Floral Design Center. For additional information please call 1-800-DAL-MKTS.
From D/FW Airport: You may exit the airport either North (Hwy 114) or South (Hwy 183). Go East as Highways 183 and 114 merge with I-35 E South (the Stemmons Freeway South.) Take Motor Street, Market Center Blvd, or Oaklawn exit and follow the signs.
From Love Field Airport: Take Mockingbird Lane West to I-35 E South (the Stemmons Freeway South.) Take Motor Street, Market Center Blvd, or Oaklawn exit and follow the signs. |
